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To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress has been made in evaluating the business reviews being published by companies under the Companies Act 2006.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress has been made in evaluating the business reviews being published by companies under the Companies Act 2006.
Asked by
Lord Sharman
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Baroness Vadera
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
25 March 2009
The Government committed to conduct an assessment of the business review provisions under Section 417 of the Companies Act 2006 two years after implementation. These provisions came into force on 1 October 2007 for financial years beginning on or after that date. The first business reviews to be completed under these provisions will therefore be published this year and we expect to review how the provisions have worked in 2010, after two reporting cycles.
Legislation
Companies Act 2006
Subjects
Company law
Date
25 March 2009
Reference
2071; 709 c137WA
House
House of Lords
To ask Her Majesty's Government what guidance is produced for companies on narrative reporting in the light of the financial crisis and the Climate Change Act 2008.
To ask Her Majesty's Government what guidance is produced for companies on narrative reporting in the light of the financial crisis and the Climate Change Act 2008.
Asked by
Lord Sharman
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Baroness Vadera
(Labour)
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Answered on
25 March 2009
The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) is responsible for standards of corporate reporting and in that capacity issues guidance as well as monitoring compliance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. The FRC has recently issued guidance on various reporting issues to help companies with reporting in the present economic conditions. In line with Section 83 of the Climate Change Act, the Government are committed to producing guidance to help those reporting on their greenhouse gas emissions by 1 October 2009. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs will consult widely on the guidance prior to publication in September.
Subjects
Disclosure of information; Company law; Companies; Greenhouse gas emissions
Date
25 March 2009
Reference
2072; 709 c145WA
House
House of Lords
My Lords, will the Minister confirm that the Government are well aware of the way in which the Sarbanes-Oxley Act has impacted on the attractiveness and competitiveness of the United States capital market? So much so is that the case that, I believe, Mr Hank Paulson is conducting a review of it with a view to amending it. Can the Minister further confirm that the Government will bear that in mind when it comes to drafting regulations required under the Companies Bill, which will return to this House in a short time?
My Lords, will the Minister confirm that the Government are well aware of the way in which the Sarbanes-Oxley Act has impacted on the attractiveness and competitiveness of the United States capital market? So much so is that the case that, I believe, Mr Hank Paulson is conducting a review of it with a view to amending it. Can the Minister further confirm that the Government will bear that in mind when it comes to drafting regulations required under the Companies Bill, which will return to this House in a short time?
Asked by
Lord Sharman
(Liberal Democrat)
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
24 October 2006
Yes, indeed, my Lords. The impact of Sarbanes-Oxley has been felt in the US, as has been recognised by the SEC and the authorities there. It is certainly something of which the Government here are mindful, and they will keep it at the forefront of their thinking. We look forward to our further discussions on the Companies Bill. We have had plenty in the past, but the Bill is coming back to us next week.
Subjects
Company accounts; Companies; Regulation; USA
Date
24 October 2006
Reference
685 c1083-4
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
1st supplementary on the potential for mis-selling to elderly and vulnerable people.
1st supplementary on the potential for mis-selling to elderly and vulnerable people.
Asked by
Lord Sharman
(Liberal Democrat)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
9 March 2004
Subjects
Housing; Protection; Older people; Mortgages; Misrepresentation; Owner occupation; Regulation; Equity
Date
9 March 2004
Reference
658 c1115-6
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
What steps they plan to take to regulate home equity release schemes, in view of the increased use of such schemes.
What steps they plan to take to regulate home equity release schemes, in view of the increased use of such schemes.
Asked by
Lord Sharman
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Lord McIntosh of Haringey
(Labour)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
9 March 2004
Answered on
9 March 2004
Subjects
Protection; Older people; Mortgages; Misrepresentation; Owner occupation; Regulation; Equity; Equity release
Date
9 March 2004
Reference
658 c1115-6
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
1st supplementary on same.
1st supplementary on same.
Asked by
Lord Sharman
(Liberal Democrat)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
29 July 2002
Subjects
Accountancy; Legislation; Regulation; USA
Date
29 July 2002
Reference
638 c672-3
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will make representations to the United States government to limit the extraterritorial effect of Senator Sarbane's bill regarding the regulation of auditors.
To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will make representations to the United States government to limit the extraterritorial effect of Senator Sarbane's bill regarding the regulation of auditors.
Asked by
Lord Sharman
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Lord Sainsbury of Turville
(Labour)
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
29 July 2002
Answered on
29 July 2002
Subjects
Accountancy; Legislation; Regulation; USA
Date
29 July 2002
Reference
638 c672-3
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords
Supplementary on money laundering and effect of introduction of 1000 euro note.
Supplementary on money laundering and effect of introduction of 1000 euro note.
Asked by
Lord Sharman
(Liberal Democrat)
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
9 July 2002
Date
9 July 2002
Reference
637 c558
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
House
House of Lords